Category Archives: August 2015

An evening event series exclusively for adults 21+ featuring experiments, demonstrations, games, and innovative and engaging science curated by Philadelphia’s premier science museum in collaboration with organizations across the city.

Each evening showcases a different topic—from cocktail concocting to time traveling—and each includes cash bars and opportunities to explore The Franklin Institute’s hands-on exhibit spaces. Enjoy live performances, surprising challenges, unexpected extravaganzas, and more, depending on each evening’s lineup.

Want to be part of an exciting community project? Help People Light and Theatre collect 250 pairs of shoes by August 10th. Artist Noah Scalin’s amazing body of work includes installations made up entirely of everyday objects. Noah will be creating the production artwork for next season’s opener THE MOUNTAINTOP by Katori Hall and, you guessed it, he’ll be using shoes. Stop by to donate a pair or two in any style, color, or size. Receptacles will be available in the Leonard C. Haas and Steinbright lobbies over the next two weeks.

August 4th – Nation Night Out Festival Suburban Square 6-9. National Night Out 2015 will feature live music, food, rides, local and state officials, carnival games, police, fire and EMS exhibits, funnel cakes and roving entertainment. A great family event!

The Hidden River Blues Festival is a celebration of one of the most inspirational and eclectic genres of modern music. The festival will take place at the new Venice Island Outdoor Amphitheater throughout the day on August 15th with performances from local and nationally known Blues acts, a variety of food vendors, and a beer garden. This is a family-friendly event for music lovers of all ages.

Thursday mornings at the Tea Room mean kids storytime (at 11:30 am) and then kids yoga with friend and neighbor Denise Donnio! targeted towards kiddos aged 3-6. come on by and perhaps make a new friend!

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